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Fashion, with its primary function of personality expression, has shown us some pretty marvelous works of art in clothes design through the years. And though we’ve even seen dresses lowered into the Dead Sea, these gowns surprised the wardrobe out of us. French creator and fashion designer Sylvie Facon sew dresses from fabrics that she has created and with such attention to detail, they would steal any catwalk.
The designer gowns crafted by Facon ranges from very romantic lacework to high fashion dresses made from book spines, highlighting the incredible versatility of the dress designer skills. Craftsmanship without a fantasy couldn’t conceive such dreamy and one of a kind garments, but in Sylvie’s case, there’s no lack of creativity in her work.
Scroll down to check the designer dresses even Cinderella would envy and let us know what you think about them in the comments.
More info: sylviefacon-creatrice.fr
Dress made from book spines
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Painted ‘old town’ dress, encrusted with lace
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Eric Sot
Violin dress
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Floral garden dresses
Image credits: Pauline Franque
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
The Knight dress, interpretation of an illustration by Didier Graffet
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
Image credits: Sylvie Facon
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NK 6 years ago
HAUTE COUTURE!!! Can someone tell me why in the f**k beautiful things like this are not in fashion shows?!?! These are off the charts creative/design/function!! Well done!
lunanoir69 6 years ago
I agree!! Compared to some of the bizarre, off the wall, unwearable c**p that I've seen in fashion shows, these dresses are stunning pieces of art!!
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UniversalMel 6 years ago
They are so pretty.... but I think they would be uncomfortable to wear...
Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago
Nope, I can tell. Despite their unconventional appearance, it is still shaped and would feel no different than any other gown. BUT PRETTIER!
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Daniel Sipes 6 years ago
The first one is definitely something Belle from Beauty and the Beast would wear. :o
Agnew Dellinger 6 years ago
My lovely wife would have loved these. In my mind's eye I can see her in the 2nd Floral Garden or the 3rd Old Town gown. She was petite with flowing blond hair. God I miss her so much.
Stephanie O'Leary 6 years ago
My sympathies on the loss of your wife. I believe spirit is eternal, and we will be reunited with those we've loved upon our passing. May you find solace in remembering the love you shared, and may you know the comfort of her spiritual presence until your happy reunion *
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Just JoLynn 6 years ago
As a bibliophile that tries to collect rare and old books that first dress broke my heart. I'd really like to know if the model could walk in the music theme dress.
Chess Wizard 6 years ago
You do realize that just the COVERS for the books were used for that one, right? When old leatherbound book covers get worn out, the covers are discarded, and new ones are put on. That is quite possibly where she got the book covers from.
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Teresa Taylor 6 years ago
Oh my gosh! These are exquisite pieces of art that function as dresses. They actually brought tears to my eyes with their intricate beauty and practical function. The designer is a genius. Simply a brilliant genius that should be a household name. If I had a fancy do to go to, I would wear one of these gowns before Iβd ever pick a world-famous designer. These are far more creative and reflective of my personality than Gucci or Chanel ever could be.
Nancy A Clark 6 years ago
These are fairytale, dream dresses! Amazing pieces of artwork that can be worn, I'm in awe!
Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago
OMG!!! I have seen these in my dreams and fantasies!!!! (could pic #3 technically be termed a "wardrobe malfunction"???) JK LOL
Liz Savage 6 years ago
These are what theatre and costume design are all about...love, love, love them!
WeWillJustSeeAboutThat 6 years ago
I honestly thought the title said "Bacon dresses" and was disappointed at first...but then that first one with the books made me think twice
Daniele Gorin 6 years ago
Bacon is her name, and it's not pork.... lol, and not pronounced the same way, she is French you know
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Nana Rosin 5 years ago
This is taking the imagination station train to a place where no one has gone before. This is pure art in every form. We should all take a page from Sylvie Facon book of out of the box creative thinking and use what is already in front of us.
Kathy Lucas Benfield 6 years ago
My husband and I are amazed at her attention to detail, innovative and creative mindset, let alone her sewing and design skills. I have to wonder if most all of the dress is actually paper and other items, or if part of it (the words, songs, etc.,) are printed on fabric as we do in quilting photos and words on fabric using freezer paper, etc. This would make the gowns more comfortable to touch and move through throngs of people, also so that they didn't have to worry about tearing the paper as they walked through crowds. Just wondering - my mind is racing with questions - would love to study under her!!!! Ms. Facon, you are a star among the galaxies!!!
Yvonne Burr 6 years ago
Such creativeness and talent. They are beautiful. When I see some of the so-called fashions on the catwalk, it makes me wonder where peoples taste is other than their mouths. Keep up your fantastic work, Sylvie
Lyone Fein 6 years ago
FINALLY!! Something innovative in fashion that actually pays attention to the female form! These dresses are amazing and beautiful and feminine. This is what fashion magazines and the runways should be full of-----and, BTW, why don't we have this sort of thing available to us (in affordable versions) for streetwear too? Hello Paris, NY, London, Milan!!! This is what women want. Not your crazy things that look like buildings and spaceships.
Susann Campbell 6 years ago
If I could I would wear everyone of these dresses and share with my Mother and Sister to walk around Eureka Springs AR. every Week to attract attention and have a ball.
Linda Thompson-Mills 6 years ago
I am absolutely stunned by these gorgeous dresses! Just wow!!! SYLVIE FALCON. Remember her name.
Leah Mello 6 years ago
I absolutely love them. The are the best dresses I have seen in a long time.
Taffy Weir 6 years ago
People are amazing.I admire the way they are willing to try and just let their imagination fly.no can hardly draw a straight line and they come up with these wonderful images. You are amazing.
Christine Lanfair 2 years ago
Would love to wear one to my daughters wedding! They are georgeous!
slywlf 4 years ago (edited)
Finally, a designer with real imagination and the skills to make dreams come true! Years ago I had a yen to create fanciful gowns and clothing, some along these lines, but also very different. My dreams were dashed by a combination of lack of skills (I had yet to learn to sew), and lack of encouragement and support (for any of my creative notions π). Now, 50 years later I am thrilled to see such wonderful dreams and imagination fulfilled and rewarded rather than suppressed in favor of"practical" endeavors. Thanks from another Sylvie! β€οΈ
Jan Atkinson 5 years ago
These dresses are stunningly gorgeous! If I had one Iβd wear it for special occasions. You couldnβt just leave it in your closet. I think wearing them would make you feel special like a princess. We all need to do something special for ourselves once in awhile. The lady who designed these creations is incredibly imaginative and creative, an artist with an eye for ultimate whimsy and fantasy and beauty. π
Christy Wheasler-Davis 5 years ago
I love these dresses! So beautiful and very evocative of romance. They make one imagine and dream all sorts of delicious possibilities.
Helen Amery 5 years ago
Absolutely amazing dresses π€© so so beautiful what creativity π I would love one π
Lamont Bowling 5 years ago
I produce Fashion Week events in New York and Atlantic City and would love to have a collection like this on my runway!! www.AtlanticCityFashionWeek.com Simply Brilliant!!!!
Amanda Harker 6 years ago
These dresses are pure art! I, of course, love the book one the most.
Jim Feliciano 6 years ago
Using the spine of a book might destroy one of the last copies of that book.
Rita McCormack 6 years ago
SHE HAS DESIGNED SOME OF THE WORLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL GOWNS! THE PRICES FOR ONE MUST BE SKY HIGH!!! WHOM EVER IS LUCKY ENOUGH TO WEAR ONE WOULD CERTAINLY BE THE RAVE OF ANY AFFAIR!!!!
colin βRetro Britβ powell 6 years ago
Every outfit in all these photos has got a WOW factor. I think they look splendid. My favourite is the one with the violin on. They look so fabulously Gothic.
Luisa Vasconcelos 6 years ago
When I see things like this I really feel blessed to have the chance to see this. So unique, so different, so much talent and originality.
Philomena Rogan 6 years ago
Absolutely amazing Creations..there's nothing more to really say apart from This designer was born to do what she does!!!! Sometimes people are beyond Talented & as we can see Sylvie is One of those exceptional people.
Roxy Faulkner 6 years ago
Yours are the most amazing fashion creations I have ever seen. They are stunningly imaginative and unbelievably unique. Amazingly gorgeous. Breathtaking.
d r e a m w o r l d 6 years ago
Ha, and I felt chuffed with myself when I sewed up a little shirt for my Furby...
adrian buckmaster 6 years ago
Nice gowns, cannot get pat the hideous lack of creative direction on the shoot, very cheap and cheesy production
Tristan Blakeman 6 years ago
These are some of the most stunning gowns I've seen from any designer anywhere ... why is this artist not represented on every red carpet any-and-everywhere?! Not only lovely to look at - but intriguing and provocative and sexy and skillfully created. Wow.
Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago
Not dress.............................Costume. Beautiful and completely impractical.
adrian buckmaster 6 years ago
Gowns are fun, but hideous cheap photography and creative direction
Christopher Henson 6 years ago
What a shame to see what look like some genuinely old and handsome books vandalized this way.
NK 6 years ago
HAUTE COUTURE!!! Can someone tell me why in the f**k beautiful things like this are not in fashion shows?!?! These are off the charts creative/design/function!! Well done!
lunanoir69 6 years ago
I agree!! Compared to some of the bizarre, off the wall, unwearable c**p that I've seen in fashion shows, these dresses are stunning pieces of art!!
Load More Replies... UniversalMel 6 years ago
They are so pretty.... but I think they would be uncomfortable to wear...
Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago
Nope, I can tell. Despite their unconventional appearance, it is still shaped and would feel no different than any other gown. BUT PRETTIER!
Load More Replies... Daniel Sipes 6 years ago
The first one is definitely something Belle from Beauty and the Beast would wear. :o
Agnew Dellinger 6 years ago
My lovely wife would have loved these. In my mind's eye I can see her in the 2nd Floral Garden or the 3rd Old Town gown. She was petite with flowing blond hair. God I miss her so much.
Stephanie O'Leary 6 years ago
My sympathies on the loss of your wife. I believe spirit is eternal, and we will be reunited with those we've loved upon our passing. May you find solace in remembering the love you shared, and may you know the comfort of her spiritual presence until your happy reunion *
Load More Replies... Just JoLynn 6 years ago
As a bibliophile that tries to collect rare and old books that first dress broke my heart. I'd really like to know if the model could walk in the music theme dress.
Chess Wizard 6 years ago
You do realize that just the COVERS for the books were used for that one, right? When old leatherbound book covers get worn out, the covers are discarded, and new ones are put on. That is quite possibly where she got the book covers from.
Load More Replies... Teresa Taylor 6 years ago
Oh my gosh! These are exquisite pieces of art that function as dresses. They actually brought tears to my eyes with their intricate beauty and practical function. The designer is a genius. Simply a brilliant genius that should be a household name. If I had a fancy do to go to, I would wear one of these gowns before Iβd ever pick a world-famous designer. These are far more creative and reflective of my personality than Gucci or Chanel ever could be.
Nancy A Clark 6 years ago
These are fairytale, dream dresses! Amazing pieces of artwork that can be worn, I'm in awe!
Melody Lanzatella 6 years ago
OMG!!! I have seen these in my dreams and fantasies!!!! (could pic #3 technically be termed a "wardrobe malfunction"???) JK LOL
Liz Savage 6 years ago
These are what theatre and costume design are all about...love, love, love them!
WeWillJustSeeAboutThat 6 years ago
I honestly thought the title said "Bacon dresses" and was disappointed at first...but then that first one with the books made me think twice
Daniele Gorin 6 years ago
Bacon is her name, and it's not pork.... lol, and not pronounced the same way, she is French you know
Load More Replies... Nana Rosin 5 years ago
This is taking the imagination station train to a place where no one has gone before. This is pure art in every form. We should all take a page from Sylvie Facon book of out of the box creative thinking and use what is already in front of us.
Kathy Lucas Benfield 6 years ago
My husband and I are amazed at her attention to detail, innovative and creative mindset, let alone her sewing and design skills. I have to wonder if most all of the dress is actually paper and other items, or if part of it (the words, songs, etc.,) are printed on fabric as we do in quilting photos and words on fabric using freezer paper, etc. This would make the gowns more comfortable to touch and move through throngs of people, also so that they didn't have to worry about tearing the paper as they walked through crowds. Just wondering - my mind is racing with questions - would love to study under her!!!! Ms. Facon, you are a star among the galaxies!!!
Yvonne Burr 6 years ago
Such creativeness and talent. They are beautiful. When I see some of the so-called fashions on the catwalk, it makes me wonder where peoples taste is other than their mouths. Keep up your fantastic work, Sylvie
Lyone Fein 6 years ago
FINALLY!! Something innovative in fashion that actually pays attention to the female form! These dresses are amazing and beautiful and feminine. This is what fashion magazines and the runways should be full of-----and, BTW, why don't we have this sort of thing available to us (in affordable versions) for streetwear too? Hello Paris, NY, London, Milan!!! This is what women want. Not your crazy things that look like buildings and spaceships.
Susann Campbell 6 years ago
If I could I would wear everyone of these dresses and share with my Mother and Sister to walk around Eureka Springs AR. every Week to attract attention and have a ball.
Linda Thompson-Mills 6 years ago
I am absolutely stunned by these gorgeous dresses! Just wow!!! SYLVIE FALCON. Remember her name.
Leah Mello 6 years ago
I absolutely love them. The are the best dresses I have seen in a long time.
Taffy Weir 6 years ago
People are amazing.I admire the way they are willing to try and just let their imagination fly.no can hardly draw a straight line and they come up with these wonderful images. You are amazing.
Christine Lanfair 2 years ago
Would love to wear one to my daughters wedding! They are georgeous!
slywlf 4 years ago (edited)
Finally, a designer with real imagination and the skills to make dreams come true! Years ago I had a yen to create fanciful gowns and clothing, some along these lines, but also very different. My dreams were dashed by a combination of lack of skills (I had yet to learn to sew), and lack of encouragement and support (for any of my creative notions π). Now, 50 years later I am thrilled to see such wonderful dreams and imagination fulfilled and rewarded rather than suppressed in favor of"practical" endeavors. Thanks from another Sylvie! β€οΈ
Jan Atkinson 5 years ago
These dresses are stunningly gorgeous! If I had one Iβd wear it for special occasions. You couldnβt just leave it in your closet. I think wearing them would make you feel special like a princess. We all need to do something special for ourselves once in awhile. The lady who designed these creations is incredibly imaginative and creative, an artist with an eye for ultimate whimsy and fantasy and beauty. π
Christy Wheasler-Davis 5 years ago
I love these dresses! So beautiful and very evocative of romance. They make one imagine and dream all sorts of delicious possibilities.
Helen Amery 5 years ago
Absolutely amazing dresses π€© so so beautiful what creativity π I would love one π
Lamont Bowling 5 years ago
I produce Fashion Week events in New York and Atlantic City and would love to have a collection like this on my runway!! www.AtlanticCityFashionWeek.com Simply Brilliant!!!!
Amanda Harker 6 years ago
These dresses are pure art! I, of course, love the book one the most.
Jim Feliciano 6 years ago
Using the spine of a book might destroy one of the last copies of that book.
Rita McCormack 6 years ago
SHE HAS DESIGNED SOME OF THE WORLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL GOWNS! THE PRICES FOR ONE MUST BE SKY HIGH!!! WHOM EVER IS LUCKY ENOUGH TO WEAR ONE WOULD CERTAINLY BE THE RAVE OF ANY AFFAIR!!!!
colin βRetro Britβ powell 6 years ago
Every outfit in all these photos has got a WOW factor. I think they look splendid. My favourite is the one with the violin on. They look so fabulously Gothic.
Luisa Vasconcelos 6 years ago
When I see things like this I really feel blessed to have the chance to see this. So unique, so different, so much talent and originality.
Philomena Rogan 6 years ago
Absolutely amazing Creations..there's nothing more to really say apart from This designer was born to do what she does!!!! Sometimes people are beyond Talented & as we can see Sylvie is One of those exceptional people.
Roxy Faulkner 6 years ago
Yours are the most amazing fashion creations I have ever seen. They are stunningly imaginative and unbelievably unique. Amazingly gorgeous. Breathtaking.
d r e a m w o r l d 6 years ago
Ha, and I felt chuffed with myself when I sewed up a little shirt for my Furby...
adrian buckmaster 6 years ago
Nice gowns, cannot get pat the hideous lack of creative direction on the shoot, very cheap and cheesy production
Tristan Blakeman 6 years ago
These are some of the most stunning gowns I've seen from any designer anywhere ... why is this artist not represented on every red carpet any-and-everywhere?! Not only lovely to look at - but intriguing and provocative and sexy and skillfully created. Wow.
Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago
Not dress.............................Costume. Beautiful and completely impractical.
adrian buckmaster 6 years ago
Gowns are fun, but hideous cheap photography and creative direction
Christopher Henson 6 years ago
What a shame to see what look like some genuinely old and handsome books vandalized this way.
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